The New York Clipper (February 1917)

February 7, 19.7 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER 19 ROBERTS, STUART «fc ROBERTS Otjla a *ma . emd irnic m. Time— Fiffm. mla. Setting g>wil, The act opens in one A maa woman sing about their lost baby. At the conclusion of the number the "baby" ap- pears from the back of the boose and rona op on the stage. It is about six foot three inches in height and weigh* more than pa and ma pat together, in addition, to being in need of a shave. This creates a big laugh. The house drop is then raised and the next two numbers take place in two, with a black velvet drop. The first is a Chi- nese number and the back drop parts enough to disclose a dainty Chinese maiden at her tea table. The other number is a recitation by the bis; fellow, now in cowboy attire. The recitation is called "This Guy From Texas" and is rather unusual. The velvet drop is then raised for a fall stage Ala«fc»n scene. The biggest of the trio appears in a bear skin while the other two members of the act are dressed as an Esquimaux man and meld The turn is far above the average. The originality of its presentation will make it acceptable as the feature act in any small time house. McAULIFFE AND PEARSON Theatre— Proctor'* Fifty-eighth Street. Stylo— Dancing. Time— Ten minute*. Setting— One. These two youngsters were billed as comedy dancers, but attempt little in the comedy line. After opening with a song, their routine turns to straight dancing, with which the rest of their turn is made up. The most obvious fault of this offering is its "oneness." They would have a hard time getting by with their present stuff, «ven though they were among the best of soft shoe artists. Some novelty is needed. The song is not pnt over with enough force, the two seemingly lacking confidence. The pair will have to bolster up their routine if they are going to hold down a spot on the small time. GEORGE HALPERIN Theatre— Eighty-first 8t. "Stylfr— Piano. Time— Ten minute*. Setting—One. Home. George' Halperin, piano virtuoso, of- fers a repertoire of selections that will meet with approval in any high-class neighborhood house, bat which wcnld not do for presentation in many of the smaller houses. It is also doubtful if this turn has enough class for the big houses. Something in the way of novelty -needs to be added to the routine. A piano single is hard enough to pat -over even with talk, bnt it at once be- comes doubly so if only a high-class rep- ■ertoire is offered. However, Halperin got a big hand at the Eighty-first Street Theatre. SEYMOUR A. DUPREE Theatre P roctor'* Tioenty-tkird Street. Style— Skit. TSsnm—Bimtee* minute: Setting— Stan Full stage. The girl exp e ct* her dancing master to- arrivB and give her a lesson, bnt he fails to put in an appearance. So her Chinese servant offers to play her ac- companiment. She does two dances— one an Italian and one a German move- ment While she is ""■"fring her cos- tomes the Chinaman entertains with several musical Instruments and also does some high and remarkable jump- ing stunts. There u. also tome passable comic patter here and there in the act. The thing that stands out in the act above all else is the man's lumping, done with considerable skill. The woman's dancing is fair, and the man plays very well upon his different instru- ments. His Chinese make-up could be greatly improved, however. In his pres- ent make-up he does not look Oriental enough. The act should make good on any bill in any early position. PIERRE PELLITIER & CO. Theatre— Ttoenty-third St. Style— Playlet. Time— Twelve minutes. Setting— Bouse. Full stage. The name of this playlet is "Oh, What a Night." Wifey is aroused by the noise of s burglar. She calls to a stranger for help. The hoar is about 1 a.m., and the stranger, entering, finds wifey in night attire. Husband is not at home, but is expected about 2 a.m. She confides to the stranger where her silverware and Jewels are hid. Hnbby comes home drank. The stranger leaves with jewels, silverware, hubby's money and watch and chain. The author tries to fool his audience and to make them doubt all through the action whether or not the stranger is a burglar, although it seems always obvious that he is. This playlet is fairly well acted. It is suitable for small time and neighborhood houses. women, statuary, The set- EXCELSIOR MODELS Theatre— Twenty-third Street. Style— Posing. Time— Five minute*. Setting— Special Four beautifully formed garbed to resemble figures of pose for a number of subjects, ting is very artistic, and, all in all, it is hard to realize that many of the posings are not real works of clay. Some of the subjects demand particularly difficult posing positions, bnt the models remain statue-like, nevertheless. Of course, there is nothing strikingly original about the offering. There are many of its kind, and the supply is prob- ably greater than the demand. Bat, in its pecalar line, this act sets a high standard and will go over as big as any posing act possibly could. It would make an ideal big time closer. Copyright 1916— Jos. IV. Sttn 6r Co. Here's A Great Song For McCormack And Other Great Songs For Every Singer — Critiaa. Th* ono that I'd like to hoar John McCormack sing and the one that I'm going to hear many another fin* singer of Irish songs render is I'M HEARIN' FROM ERIN by I_ Wolf* Gilbert and Anatol Friedlaad. It ha* ia It all the beauty and charm of that dear old country itself. It's the sweetest thing I've heard In a long time. Another brand new song is LOVE ^WONDERFUL THING ai*o the work of Wolfe Gilbert and Anatol Friedland. It has baen successfully Introduced, by Hanrjr Lewis ia the Anna Held ahow "Follow Mo" and is bow released for general us*. There is humor in every line of the lyric and tunefulness In every note of. thi melody. Are you tinging MY HAWAIIAN SUNSHINE Gilbert and Morgan's mighty Hawaiian hit? It is another song true to the spirit of the Island it speaks of. It is truly beautiful and different enough from other Hawaiian songs to "stand out." Have you tried SHOOT THE RABBIT the great new number by Jim Burria and Chris Smith? You remember another big hit of theirs, "Bauia' the Jack." Wall, this on* is ever to much better. An exquisite soog you cannot fall to know is SHADES OF NIGHT the delightful ballad auccess by Gilbert, Friedlaad and Franklin. It U the only su cces so r to lis famous "Glow Worm** and indeed it is a most worthy successor. Too, you must know OUT^ CRADLE Z° HEART by L. Wolf* Gilbert and Anatol Friedlaad. Its words and melody go right Into the hearts ol iU hearers and stay therefor a long, long time. And I want to remind you of another perfect ballad WAITING FOR YOU by Harold Rob* and Onofrlo SrWires It ranks well op among the greatest ballad* aver written. It it a "g»—»'— number of th* first magnitude. And you will not forget the Hawaiian s u ccess MY OWN IONA by Gilbert. Fried!and and Morgan. It 1* th* song that appeared during th* fad for Hawaiian music, avd that hae successfully outlived that period. It is ia a class by itself. And there's PRAY SS LIGHTS S OUT th* see p s h oot classic with a strong comedy poach that ia being beard everywhere. JOS. W. STERN & CO., 1556 Broadway, New York CHICAGO Mrs. J. Stone, 14S Ho. Clark St t, WOLFE GO-BERT, {Home OHiee—Va-VA Wetl 38.A Street ) E. S. FIormthM, 111 Kearny St.